Hyderabad Police Arrest Seven in Murder of Advocate Khaja Moizuddin Seven individuals, including the alleged masterminds behind the murder of advocate Khaja Moizuddin, were arrested by Hyderabad Police on May 29. The incident, which occurred on May 23, involved the deliberate ramming of the advocate by an SUV near his residence at Masab Tank, resulting in his death. The police linked the crime to a long-standing dispute over Waqf properties between the victim’s family and the accused. The main conspirator, Mujahid Alam Khan, was identified by authorities as the orchestrator of the attack. His father, Mahboob Alam Khan, along with associates Hassan Ali alias Chaous and Muneer, allegedly planned the murder in a systematic manner. According to Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar, the accused had been conducting reconnaissance near the victim’s home since January 2026, monitoring his movements to identify the opportunity for the attack. The murder was executed by an SUV driven at high speed, which struck the advocate and threw him nearly 10 meters away, causing grievous injuries that proved fatal. The police seized the vehicle used in the crime, along with ₹10.10 lakh in cash and multiple mobile phones from the accused. The officer stated that the conspirators had allegedly received ₹15 lakh as payment for the murder. The victim’s son, M.S. Farhan, an advocate, filed the complaint. He described how his father had stepped out around 5:45 a.m. for swimming and was approaching his parked vehicle when an unidentified four-wheeler rammed into him. The advocate succumbed to his injuries by noon. The dispute between the victim’s family and the accused group dates back to 2013, centered on Waqf properties and management issues in Malakpet and Lakdikapul.#hyderabad_police #vc_sajjanar #khaja_moizuddin #mujahid_alam_khan #mahboob_alam_khan
Hyderabad Police Launch 'Operation Safe School' to Combat Tobacco Sales Near Schools The Hyderabad police initiated a major crackdown on the sale of tobacco products to minors under the guise of "Operation Safe School," deploying over 5,000 personnel to conduct undercover operations in areas near schools. The operation targeted pan shop owners and kirana shopkeepers selling nicotine-based products, including cigarettes and pan masala, to children, with actions taken under the provisions of the COTPA (Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act) and the Juvenile Justice Act. City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar announced the operation, stating that teams conducted inspections at 589 pan shops across the city, with several instances of shop owners handing over tobacco products to minors being recorded on video. "We are initiating legal action against these individuals," Sajjanar said, emphasizing that the sale of tobacco within a 100-yard radius of schools is strictly prohibited. He also revealed plans to collaborate with the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to relocate shops located within the prohibited zone in the future. Sajjanar highlighted the dangers of nicotine exposure, noting that it serves as a gateway to drug addiction. He reiterated that the operation was part of a broader effort to protect children from the harmful effects of tobacco, which he linked to long-term public health risks. The police teams included local officers, task force members, drug-sniffing dogs, and CAR (Crime and Riot) staff to ensure thorough enforcement. The operation marked a significant step in the city's efforts to curb underage tobacco consumption, with the police planning to conduct regular drives in the coming days.#hyderabad_police #vc_sajjanar #greater_hyderabad_municipal_corporation #operation_safe_school #cotpa
